Your Other 8 Hours: Why You’re Not Reaching Your Goals (And What To Do About It)

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
What’s a million dollar idea worth? Not much. Unlike most things, the value of an idea is not inherent to the idea, but is a function of the owner of the idea. A cello in my hands is worth very little, but a cello in Yo-Yo Ma’s hands is worth millions. Why is that? 

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The Kid’s Doctor: No More Fever Phobia!

Even though a feverish child may look pathetic, he/she may not need medical treatment. CREDIT: Fotolia.com.

 

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
Tribune Media Services
www.kidsdr.com

Parental concerns about children with fever continue to be the primary reason for phone calls to pediatricians’ offices, visits to the doctor and late-night trips to the ER. The term “fever phobia” is not new, and one of the hardest things to “teach” parents is the mantra: Fever is your friend.

 

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Interpersonal EDGE: Out of Options with Rude Co-Worker?

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I work with one rude co-worker and have tried everything to get along with him. It seems like the nicer I am, the worse he acts. Do you have any suggestions on how to shape up an especially rude co-worker?
 

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2011 Poetry in the City Thursday, July 21, 2011

Lansing will pulsate with the rhythmic beat of spoken word as the Poetry in the City kicks off. Poetry in the City is an annual event that showcases a number of locally and nationally recognized poets. A NuPoet Collective and The New Citizens Press’ brainchild, the series is being organized in conjunction with the Lansing Jaycees.
 

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What’s This About Medical Drug Shortages?

By Eunice B.
Reference Librarian 
 
Maybe you’ve seen all the items in the news lately about shortages of important “medically necessary” drugs. 

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News Spotlight: Golf Tournament on August 19 to benefit Guide Right Programs

 The Lansing Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation invites golfers to the 2nd Annual Stuart J. Dunnings, Jr. Golf Classic on Friday, August 19, 2011 at the Wheatfield Valley Golf Club in Williamston located at 1600 Linn Road.

 

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News Spotlight: Youth cybercrime linked to friends’ influence

 

 EAST LANSING, MI —  Peer influence and low self-control appear to be the major factors fueling juvenile cybercrime such as computer hacking and online bullying, according to a new study led by a Michigan State University criminologist.

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News Spotlight:Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Recall of Limited Number of Italian Blend Salads

 Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 2,880 cases of DOLE® Italian Blend salad

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Best, Brightest & Most Beautiful 2011

LANSING, MI –  This is always an exciting edition for The New Citizens Press.  We have the opportunity to introduce you to fantasic people in our community that are doing interesting things.  Over the year, we come into contact with many people and since starting the  “Best, Brightest and Most Beautiful” article in 2005, we have been featuring impactful individuals.

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FAMILY-STYLE CHILI

Home cooking for a new generation. Easy and
elegant recipes from the heart and soul created for today’s family.

 

 

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